Kantabada Gram Panchayat, Begunia
Kantabada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Begunia Panchayat Samiti and Khordha Zila Parishad. Kantabada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Basudebpur, Jemabantadei, and Kachara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kantabada Gram Panchayat
Kantabada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basudebpur |
| 2 | Jemabantadei |
| 3 | Kachara |
| 4 | Kantabad |
| 5 | Kendupalli |
| 6 | Makundapur |
| 7 | Malipadar |
| 8 | Tandal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kantabada Gram Panchayat
Kantabada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kantabada Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Begunia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kantabada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kantabada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kantabada Gram Panchayat
Where is Kantabada Gram Panchayat located?
Kantabada Gram Panchayat is located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Begunia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kantabada Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kantabada Gram Panchayat: Basudebpur, Jemabantadei, Kachara, Kantabad, Kendupalli, Makundapur, Malipadar, and Tandal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kantabada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kantabada Gram Panchayat comes under Begunia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khordha district.
Which District Panchayat does Kantabada Gram Panchayat come under?
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kantabada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kantabada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Begunia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khordha Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kantabada Gram Panchayat?
Kantabada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kantabada Gram Panchayat do?
Kantabada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.